Security Datasheet
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Item no.: 2542815
Material Safety Data Sheet
14. Transport Information
Shipping Name: Lithium Batteries
UN Number: UN3090 (UN3091 for Lithium batteries in equipment)
Hazard Classification: Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries:
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO A45
International Water IMO 188
USA Air, Rail, Highway, Water DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and
packaging for lithium batteries shipping. AII our batteries meet all special provisions.
Ref) Summary of A45 (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 55th Edition 2014)
If all of following 3 requirements is satisfied, lithium batteries can be transported as no dangerous goods.
1) Lithium weight or equivalent lithium content*must be less than value in table.
Lithium Cell/Battery (Lithium weight) Lithium ion Cell/Battery (Equivalent lithium content)
Cell 1 g or less 1,5 g or less
Battery 2 g or less 8 g or less
*Equivalent lithium content (g) is calculated as 0.3 (g/Ah) times the rated capacity (Ah).
2) Shipment contains no item listed under IATA DGR Special Provision A154 and meet all requirements under UN Manual of
Tests and Criteria Part III, subsection 38.3
3) Each package containing 24 cells or 12 batteries:
a) Be marked to indicate that it contains lithium batteries, and that special procedures be followed in the event that the
package is damaged.
b) Be accompanied by a shipping paper explaining that the cells and batteries are excepted from regulations
c) Weight no more than 30 kg (gross weight).
d) Be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test in any orientation without shifting of the contents that allow short-circuiting, and
without release of package contents.
Because the consignor has to take the responsibility, the customer has to confirm the exception condition when shipping.
15. Regulatory Information
1. GB 10758-89
2. QB/T 2389-98
16. Other Information
None
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